The I-526E Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor is the first step in the EB-5 process. It is filed after an EB-5 investor funds their investment. The petition is adjudicated by the USCIS (the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) to determine that the investment is likely to meet all EB-5 requirements, which include the at-risk investment and the projected creation of 10 full-time jobs.